Saturday, March 14, 2015

Feathers in Our Path

I want to thank all of you who took a moment to leave kind, thoughtful words of support for the loss of Beau. It's always a sad day when you lose one of your four-legged-family members, and your sharing the loss with us, and your friendship, really means a lot. I'd also like to give a very special thanks to the blog, POTP and all those who came from there and left their kind caring words on the loss of Beau. If you've not visited there, you should. It's truly a very special blog for those who really need the POTP (Power of the Paw). Click here for the link

Our week ended quietly. Today has been one of clouds and rain. (Yes, that's still snow from last week).

For a rugged Scottie like Todd, (that needs a visit to the fur-stealer!) .....

the weather is never an issue. He loves being outside in any kind of weather.

I actually don't mind so much either. So, this morning, first thing, I pulled on my rain boots and the dogs and I went for a walk. On our walk, I found these two feathers.

A friend of mine mentioned that Native American lore says "that when you find a feather in your path, you are on the right path." I've not seen these kinds of feathers before. With their bright yellow (gold?) that runs through them, I'd like to think that it's a sign that Beau has gotten his wings. Maybe it's both.

First I have to tell you I had tried to leave a message on your last post, but I think it is lost in cyberspace..that could have had something to do with trying to post through the tears. Godspeed sweet Beau thank youfor giving him what had to be the best time of his life and the sweetest love he'd probably ever known. As for the weather I hope you have sunshine SOON although I can see that Todd does NOT care in the least...and yes...I believe you probably got a sign that all is well. Beau made it to the bridge and you are on the right path.sending hugs and hoping you have peace and sunshine!

Our Miggs is the same we have been in a melt down to warm temps puddles and mud every where rain today and sun other days and Miggs loves it no matter what and she is shaggy and of course she has to roll in it all let me tell you I go through towels like mad this time of year lol ! But I wouldn't have it any other way she is our messy mucky Miggy after all lol ! Pretty feathers yes I have heard that folk lore before as well ! Todd you make me smile every time you and Miggs would get along wonderfully ! Thanks for sharing , have a good day !

Those are beautiful feathers, and I love the symbolism. I hope that you and the rest of the pack are hanging in there. I'm glad that you got out for a walk in the rain. Todd sounds like our Labs - no weather quells their drive to be outside!

Kim, I love the lore about your being on the right path, but also think that Beau got his angel wings and is running free-happy and thankful to have had you. Every time a pup gets ill or passes in blogville, I cry just like the pup was one of mine. Glad you are getting rain and not snow. We are enjoying some warmth this weekend-I love it and it motivates me to get out and walk. Have a wonderful Sunday dear friend.Hugs, Noreen

I am so sorry to learn that Beau passed over the Rainbow Bridge. When that day comes, you will have quite a crew waiting for you there, all full of gratitude for what you did for them.

It is interesting about the feathers. The day after Soldier died, there were three raptor feathers and a few smaller downy ones left right outside our front door. I took it as a message from him, sending a bird to let me know he had safely reached the Rainbow Bridge and for me to not be sad. He was OK. I never saw feathers like that at any other time here in the canyon.

Walking in the rain and mud is good for the soul Kim.. Todd is wise and knows.Kim,,, we do believe the 2 feathers are a sign from Beau,,, absolutely we believe it,, and it was meant for you to find the feathers,,, it was a true sign.We hope your heart is healing,. You give so much love,, so much of yourself, and you never stop.. We always believe your an angel.lovetweedles and moms

A Little About Me...

In 2007 my dream of living in the country and sharing it with senior Golden Retrievers came true when we moved to a small town in Northern Virginia into a home that would become 'Golden Pines.' Our lives are now filled with more rescued Golden Retrievers than I'll admit to, a Wheaten Terrier, a lively little Scottie, a black lab and a very tolerant cat. This blog chronicles snippets of a life in the country that has truly 'gone to the dogs!'